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Awesome Sea World Parks Discount Codes and Promos

Awesome Sea World Parks Discount Codes and Promos

For several years now we have made Sea World San Diego one of our preferred stops during summer vacation – and the one thing we have learned is that you never have to pay full price for a ticket.  There are several ways to get discounts and promos so you can get anywhere from a free kid’s ticket to 20% off — and sometimes even go completely free altogether.  So, although we migrated from Southern California to Oklahoma a couple years … Read entire article »

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Fad Diet Favorites — Slim Fast Jump Start Diet

Fad Diet Favorites — Slim Fast Jump Start Diet

Slim Fast Jump Start Diet  I used this diet for about a week, got bored and cheated because to me, liquid diets are painfully difficult.  I lost 3 pounds and gained it back. I do like the shakes, however, and still use the slim fast shakes and bars for on the go meal replacement, but not as a part of any particular diet.    … Read entire article »

Fad Diet Favorites — The Hollywood Diet

The Hollywood Diet.  Hmmm…. where should I begin? This so-called diet is a big fat waste of time. It claims to be an exclusive “Miracle Juice” Some scientifically formulated liquid that can, in only 48 hours, will cleanse your body and lose up to 10 pounds. You can buy a large plastic container of it and drink it for 2 days… it will cost about $25. Are you Kidding me? Twenty-five bucks for juice? First of all, as far as my knowledge and consultations with real doctors and scientists, it isn’t even physiologically possible for your body to do that. So if you do lose 10 pounds you will likely just have been severly dehydrated, and maybe … Read entire article »

Easy and Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Easy and Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Stuffed Mushrooms - Hot and tasty…  Perfect to Share! Stuffed mushrooms are not only a hot and delicious appetizer, but they often are not as high in calories as one might think.  In fact, with this recipe, most of the mushrooms will have less than 20 calories per mushroom, yet it will have all the flavor of something much richer.  These mushrooms … Read entire article »

Fad Diet Favorite — The Cabbage Soup Diet

Fad Diet Favorite — The Cabbage Soup Diet

Cabbage Soup Diet – Some of you may have tried this already, some may not have. The one thing about this soup diet is that if you spice up the soup a little and give it some oomph, it can be pretty tasty. TIP: When beginning this diet remember to take your vitamins — because this diet is not something that … Read entire article »

DVD Review — “The Backyardigans: Operation Elephant Drop”

DVD Review — “The Backyardigans:  Operation Elephant Drop”

Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 5 out of  5 Stars Review — Backyardigans: Operation Elephant Drop (Street Date: July 13, 2010) While my children may be moderately entertained by some videos, and thoroughly engulfed in whimsy, non-sense and belly-aching laughter  from others, this newest DVD from The Backyardigans doesn’t quite fall into either extreme category.  What it did do, however, is capture my children’s … Read entire article »

DVD Review — “Nickelodeon: The First Day of School”

DVD Review — “Nickelodeon: The First Day of School”

Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 4  out of 5 Stars Nickelodeon:  The First Day of School (Scheduled Release Date July 13, 2010) Just when school supplies for the next year are hitting the stores, Nickelodeon has put out a new DVD to go along with it:  Nickelodeon: The First Day of School.   With all the regular Nick preschool pals, this new … Read entire article »

DVD Review: “Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge”

DVD Review: “Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge”

Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 5 out of  5 Stars Review: Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge (Street Date: July 13, 2010) As most of you know, Nickelodeon frequently sends me their new DVDs to review.  Lucky for me, Spongebob Squarepants  is always a no-brainer when it comes to ratings.  My kids were eagerly anticipating this release after seeing it advertised on TV and after we … Read entire article »

Fad Diet Favorite – The Hot Dog Diet

Fad Diet Favorite – The Hot Dog Diet

The Hot Dog Diet- Do any of you remember the Hot Dog Diet? This is a diet that works, but it’s not for me. I tried it and lost 4 pounds,but after the second round of hot dogs, eggs and tuna I was done. The basics of this are that you follow the diet exactly for 3 days, then you eat … Read entire article »

Finding Bargains Where You Least Expect Them

The newest trend for those wanting to save a buck is to recycle, exchange trade, or discount shop for just about everything. In fact, it’s considered “hip” to re-use things we might never have in the past. Here is where you can save money and get bargains where you might least expect it. Home Improvement -Try websites like Freecycle and Habitat for Humanity (look for their re-stores). They should have local stores or “re-stores” where you can pick up home improvement products at a fraction of the cost of the home improvement stores. Not to mention the fact that the products are either recycled, re-usable or brand new overages from builders who would otherwise dump it … Read entire article »